Kenya committee proposes 12.5% gambling excise duty in Finance Bill
Kenya’s National Assembly finance and planning committee revised its proposed gambling excise duty to 12.5%, down from a recommended 20%, according to a June 2023 report. The proposal would apply to amounts wagered, while wagered sums would be excluded from the calculation of taxable winnings; Parliament had yet to approve the changes.
The proposed rate and tax base would affect operators’ tax costs if Parliament approves the changes.